HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) details changes to Group Company Secretary

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HSBC Holdings plc reported a change in its company secretarial roles. The company stated that Aileen Taylor and Hannah Ashdown will both step down as joint company secretary with effect from the end of 31 December 2025. Aileen Taylor will continue in her role as Group Chief People and Governance Officer.

As previously announced on 8 October 2025, Angela McEntee has been appointed as Group Company Secretary with effect from 1 January 2026. The announcement also lists the current Board of Directors, including independent non-executive directors and the independent non-executive Chair.

FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of December

HSBC Holdings plc

42nd Floor, 8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, England

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F).

Form 20-F X Form 40-F  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this document, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this document.

18 December 2025

(Hong Kong Stock Code: 5)

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC

CHANGE IN JOINT COMPANY SECRETARY

HSBC Holdings plc ('HSBC' or the 'Company') today confirms that Aileen Taylor and Hannah Ashdown will both step down as joint company secretary with effect from the end of 31 December 2025. Aileen Taylor will continue to hold her role as Group Chief People and Governance Officer.

As confirmed in the Company's announcement on 8 October 2025, Angela McEntee has been appointed as Group Company Secretary with effect from 1 January 2026.

For and on behalf of

HSBC Holdings plc

Aileen Taylor

Company Secretary

The Board of Directors of HSBC Holdings plc as at the date of this announcement comprises:

Brendan Robert Nelson*, Georges Bahjat Elhedery, Geraldine Joyce Buckingham†, Rachel Duan†, Dame Carolyn Julie Fairbairn†, James Anthony Forese†, Ann Frances Godbehere†, Steven Craig Guggenheimer†, Manveen (Pam) Kaur, Dr José Antonio Meade Kuribreña†, Kalpana Jaisingh Morparia†, Eileen K Murray† and Swee Lian Teo†.

* Independent non-executive Chair

† Independent non-executive Director

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

HSBC Holdings plc

By:

Name: Aileen Taylor

Title: Group Company Secretary and Chief Governance Officer

Date: 18 December 2025

FAQ

What governance change did HSBC (HSBC) announce in December 2025?

HSBC announced that Aileen Taylor and Hannah Ashdown will step down as joint company secretary at the end of 31 December 2025, and that Angela McEntee will become Group Company Secretary from 1 January 2026.

Will Aileen Taylor remain in a leadership role at HSBC after stepping down as joint company secretary?

Yes. HSBC stated that Aileen Taylor will continue to hold her role as Group Chief People and Governance Officer after she steps down as joint company secretary.

When does Angela McEntee take over as Group Company Secretary at HSBC?

Angela McEntee has been appointed as Group Company Secretary with effect from 1 January 2026, as confirmed in the company’s announcement.

Who are the current independent non-executive leaders on HSBC’s board?

The board includes independent non-executive Chair Brendan Robert Nelson and several independent non-executive directors, such as Geraldine Joyce Buckingham, Rachel Duan, Dame Carolyn Julie Fairbairn, James Anthony Forese, Ann Frances Godbehere, Steven Craig Guggenheimer, Dr José Antonio Meade Kuribreña, Kalpana Jaisingh Morparia, Eileen K Murray and Swee Lian Teo.

What is the effective date for the joint company secretaries stepping down at HSBC?

HSBC stated that Aileen Taylor and Hannah Ashdown will step down as joint company secretary with effect from the end of 31 December 2025.